Articles about Electrical Wiring
Ceiling Fan Works but Not the Light
I wired my ceiling fan and light. The fan will come on but the light will not. How can I fix this?
Installing 220Volt Wiring for a Solar Power Monitor
Is it code compliant to run two separate 12-2 Romex cables instead of one 12-3 for 220volt?
Someone is Spying On Me, How Can I Detect these Spy Devices?
I know I have a motion detector and a hidden camera on my living room ceiling. How can I detect devices that have been planted in my home that are watching me and spying on me?
Welder Plug Cables and Plug Adapters
Can a three prong plug be rewired to a four prong twist-lock plug for an AC 225 Arc Welder? Electrical Wiring and Plugs for Arc Welders, Installing the Specified Cord and Welder Plug,
Should I Install a GFCI Circuit Breaker or a GFCI Outlet
Can a GFCI circuit breaker take the place of a GFCI Outlet? Would it be considered to meet NEC Code Requirements?
Recessed Can Lights Last Only a Few Months
Our recessed can lights are lasting only a few months while the living room lights have lasted five years.
Why Your Microwave Oven Lost Power
How to Wire an Electrical Circuit for a Microwave Oven: Microwave ovens generally require a dedicated circuit..
How to Fix a Microwave Oven that is Tripping a GFCI Outlet
The microwave will work on a regular outlet, just not a GFCI. Does the outlet in a cupboard have to be GFCI?
Problem with Outlets in a Bathroom
All bathroom plugs do not work. Light’s working and only Two GFI plugs in or out of the house and they both work.
Does a GFCI Outlet Need to be Grounded?
Does a GFCI Outlet need to be grounded?
Moving an Oven and the Electrical Wiring
I am moving my oven in to an Island. What is required for 240 and 120 lines under the floor to the island.
Replace MR16 Bulbs with MR16 LED Bulbs in a Track Light
I am looking to buy MR16 LED bulbs to replace the existing halogen MR16 in some track lighting. However, I noticed the existing halogen (6) bulbs are 24 volt, not the typical 12 volt.
How to Wire a LED Conversion Bypass Light
I am installing a Ballast Bypass T8 LED Light, How should I change the light fixture wiring for a LED Bypass Conversion lamp?
Circuit Breakers Used for Electrical Wiring
What size Circuit Breakers are needed for Electrical Wiring Projects? How to Select Circuit Breakers for Electrical Wiring, The Most Common Types of Circuit Breakers for Home Electrical Circuits.
What Size Conduit For Electrical Wires
What Size Conduit should I Use for my Electrical Job? How to Select the Correct Conduit Size for Electrical Wires.
How to Replace a Dimmer Switch With a Single Switch
I want to replace a dimmer switch with a single throw switch. The dimmer switch has a black and white wire and a ground wire.
